Labor force data, produced by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and released Tuesday by the Department of Workforce Services (DWS), show Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained stable at 7.5 percent between October and November.

Arkansas’ civilian labor force increased 3,700, which is a result of 4,400 more employed and 700 fewer unemployed Arkansans.

“The number of employed in Arkansas rose 4,400 in November, the first employment increase since May,” Becky Heflin, DWS communications director, said. “Although employment rose and unemployment declined, the change was not enough to bring down the employment rate.”

Non-farm payroll jobs in Arkansas increased 1,700 in November to total 1,202,400.

Five major industry sectors posted gains, more than offsetting declines in six sectors. Jobs in trade, transportation and utilities rose 1,600. Professional and business services added 1,200 jobs. Jobs in leisure and hospitality decreased 1,400. Typical seasonal losses were posted throughout all sectors.

The United States’ jobless rate declined from 7.3 percent in October to 7.0 percent in November.